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Post subject: But can they teach??
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:33 am
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Hey you guys, can anyone give me some suggestions on what to look for/ask to find a good guitar instructor? Someone who can teach both theory and how to play songs? Just because they can play doesn't mean they can teach... and I really need some lessons... Thanks in advance!


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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:41 am
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Sure but I would think that would be tied to geography.... That is unless you want to commute to Annapolis MD...?


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60strat wrote:
Sure but I would think that would be tied to geography.... That is unless you want to commute to Annapolis MD...?


60strat, you're not too far away! But what I meant was among my local instructors, if there's any way to sort out who's good and who's not before I pay out my hard-earned cash.


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The reality is there is no trick. You could go with reviews, performances, ...etc but until you just get with the person and see if it clicks, you never really know.

Alot of times, instructors will give you a free "get to know you" lesson that could help, but truth is, only after a few weeks of lessons will you know if you are comfortable or not.

Even then, as you progress, or your interests change, so might your instructor.


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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:38 am
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You should start with asking how long he's been sober. lol, j/k


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SkeleFish wrote:
The reality is there is no trick. You could go with reviews, performances, ...etc but until you just get with the person and see if it clicks, you never really know.

Alot of times, instructors will give you a free "get to know you" lesson that could help, but truth is, only after a few weeks of lessons will you know if you are comfortable or not.

Even then, as you progress, or your interests change, so might your instructor.


Thanks for the comments, SkeleFish; I'll probably start with one of the local music shops.


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When you go or call your local music shops tell them what kind of music you're interested in playing. Also ask if any instructors are qualified to teach music theory. Just because an instructor has all of the qualifications you so desire, it doesn't mean you'll "click" with them. Good luck!


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Don't be afraid of instructors who demand that you get a grounding in theory. We all want to learn fast but that isn't necessarily the best thing for you. Instructors who are happy to take your money to show you power chords probably aren't concerned about actually "teaching" you how to play.


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btwisilwy wrote:
Don't be afraid of instructors who demand that you get a grounding in theory. We all want to learn fast but that isn't necessarily the best thing for you. Instructors who are happy to take your money to show you power chords probably aren't concerned about actually "teaching" you how to play.


Good point. Brings to mind some lessons I had decades ago at a music store; the instructor was bouncing off the walls he was so happy someone actually wanted to learn theory! Too bad I threw away all my papers years ago during a move and can't remember what we worked on... Yeah, I first learned to play over 30 years ago, but unfortunately my guitar lived in a closet for most of the time since. Still have it though, plays nice after a little neck adjustment...


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well first u should see if he concentrates more on improving you e.g. giving scales chords and more build up explaining whats stuff like an arpeggio properly and if he can teach you all this in a fun way he is a good sir but........but.......but........ u also have to realise one more thin any guitar teacher may be good or bad but how many of us keep our teachers as our idols for me i wanted to play ripping solos like slash and fast aas michael angelo batio for me the scaled simple chords and everything was like a step up it took me a couple of years but i was like them finally and my dream of the triplehumbucker guitar (i made it myself out of a cheap strat) was completeand mainly my point here is not to boast or to rant it is to explain that every teacher no matter what he teaches you u practice that take whatever knowledge u can go on the net read books make yourself better and rock on.... also search other sites for one around your town


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